05/11/2015
Oil prices are one of the few things that have been going up lately – a dramatic reversal of one of this year’s major trends. Global equity and bond markets have been falling, but we think this may have more to do with profit-taking (see last
05/11/2015
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are working together to conduct a comprehensive, global survey on the global distribution challenges and opportunities facing the managers of alternative funds in th
05/10/2015
“Funny how bonds were labelled “certificates of confiscation” back in the early 1980’s when yields were 14%. What should we call them now ?” - Bill Gross.
05/10/2015
Europe has become pretty popular all of a sudden. We have seen inflows from all parts of the world into European equities, and despite the unresolved Greek financial situation, European bonds have been performing well too.
05/09/2015
At a time of fitful economic growth, banks around the world have lacked one of the most powerful engines for performance and valuation: robust GDP growth in their home economies.
05/08/2015
Over two-thirds of accountancy firms are planning to diversify their range of services
05/08/2015
Rory Bateman, Head of UK and European Equities at Schroders, comments on the current UK election results
05/08/2015
The main FTSE 100 stock index surged towards last month's record high, while sterling chalked up its biggest gain against the euro in years and government borrowing costs fell.
05/08/2015
The Chief Minister of Guernsey has welcomed support from European Parliamentarians and the European Commission for the positive contribution the Island makes to the European economy
05/08/2015
ET Now caught up with Sean Taylor, Head EM, Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, for his views on the market and some sectors. Excerpts:
05/08/2015
Investment banks are hiring fewer MBAs through their associate programmes.
05/07/2015
Azad Zangana, Senior European Economist, gives his views on the outlook for the eurozone economy
05/07/2015
The International Monetary Fund and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development have launched a new project
05/07/2015
Peter Hargreaves, who became a billionaire by selling funds, has made an outspoken attack on the managers who run them
05/07/2015
Morgan Stanley’s London-based bankers are the most satisfied with their bonuses of any firm in the city
05/07/2015
Socially responsible investing in Europe set to rise on back of upturn in global economy
05/07/2015
With David Cameron’s Conservatives set to retain power, financiers in the City of London are likely to breathe a sigh of relief.
05/06/2015
In hedge fund land that means prime brokers are now also starting with cherry-picking their clients
05/06/2015
Market moves over the past week showed the dangers of following the crowd, as investors rushed to take profit on some of this year’s best-loved trades.
05/06/2015
The Italian Job By: Tom Becket